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Here is the list of the top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2021

Here is the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2021 Archaeology is the closest thing we have to a time machine. Instead of using flux capacitors, however, archaeologists rely on technology like ground-penetrating radar, scanning electron microscopes, DNA sequencing, and of course, the good-old-fashioned shovel. Equipped with the right tools and techniques, the work … Continue reading Here is the list of the top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2021 →

EUROPE, SCOTLAND, WORLD

Unique Medieval Vessel Restored in Scotland

Unique Medieval Vessel Restored in Scotland When the Galloway hoard was unearthed from a ploughed field in western Scotland in 2014, it offered the richest collection of Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland. But one of the artefacts paled in comparison with treasures such as a gold bird-shaped pin and a silver-gilt vessel … Continue reading Unique Medieval Vessel Restored in Scotland →

DENMARK, EUROPE, WORLD

11th-century Gold earring discovered in Denmark

11th-century Gold earring discovered in Denmark A stunning gold earring discovered in Denmark may have been gifted by the Emperor of Byzantium to a Viking chief 1,000 years ago, experts claim. Dating from the 11th century, the ‘completely unique’ gold jewellery has never been seen before in the Nordic countries. Likely one of a pair, it was … Continue reading 11th-century Gold earring discovered in Denmark →

ASIA, ISRAEL, WORLD

‘Beautiful’ 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered by a diver off the coast of Israel

‘Beautiful’ 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered by diver off the coast of Israel A man diving off the coast of northern Israel, not far from his home, recently stumbled onto a 900-year-old sword dated to the time of the Crusades. Shlomi Katzin, a resident of the town of Atlit, spotted the sword and other centuries-old artefacts … Continue reading ‘Beautiful’ 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered by a diver off the coast of Israel →

EUROPE, SCOTLAND, WORLD

Mysterious stone balls made 5,500 years ago were discovered on the island’s ancient tomb

Mysterious stone balls made 5,500 years ago were discovered on the island’s ancient tomb Two polished stone balls shaped about 5,500 years ago — linked to a mysterious practice almost unique to Neolithic Britain — have been discovered in an ancient tomb on the island of Sanday, in the Orkney Islands north of mainland Scotland. … Continue reading Mysterious stone balls made 5,500 years ago were discovered on the island’s ancient tomb →

DENMARK, EUROPE, WORLD

Huge and exquisite gold hoard from Iron Age discovered in Denmark

Huge and exquisite gold hoard from Iron Age discovered in Denmark A huge gold treasure of almost 1 kilogram consisting of medallions the size of small saucers and Roman coins made into jewellery, has now seen the light of day. Amateur archaeologist Ole Ginnerup Schytz had just acquired a metal detector and was allowed to … Continue reading Huge and exquisite gold hoard from Iron Age discovered in Denmark →

EUROPE, POLAND, WORLD

Hoard of silver coins may have been part of historic ransom to save Paris

Hoard of silver coins may have been part of the historic ransom to save Paris A hoard of silver coins minted in the Carolingian Empire about 1,200 years ago has been unearthed in northeastern Poland and may have been part of a historic ransom to save Paris from a Viking invasion. It’s the first time … Continue reading Hoard of silver coins may have been part of historic ransom to save Paris →